Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
THIP
Test Code (Numeric Code)
3060
Laboratory Handling
Transport
HAND DELIVER ALIQUOT TO HPLC 0800-1700.
Separating
Samples can go on the 8100 for aliquoting. Between the hours of 1700-0800 freeze aliquot in the HPLC rack in freezer 36
Laboratory
LabPLUS High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: at least 1 day
Synonyms
Thiopentone
Turnaround Time
1 day
Available Mon - Sat between 08:00 - 17:00 hrs.
If required outside of these hours approval will be required from the on-call Chemical Pathologist.
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Plain (Red Top)
Acceptable
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Plain (Red Top)
Additional Specimen Information
Tubes containing gel (SST and PST) are NOT acceptable
Last updated: 25/08/2026